Question for March 24,2026
How many flowers does a honey bee typically need to visit to make just one pound of honey?
- 500
- 5,000
- 50,000
- About 2 million – correct answer
To produce just one pound of honey, honey bees must visit about 2 million flowers and fly roughly 55,000 miles, that's more than twice around the Earth! They could use some help! Click to learn how.
Question for March 23,2026
Which marine animal is known for clapping its shells to move through the water?
Question for March 22,2026
Natural coastal ecosystems like coral reefs, mangroves, seagrasses, and saltmarshes can absorb up to what percentage of wave energy?
- 50%
- 72%
- 85%
- 97% – correct answer
Coral reefs, mangroves, seagrasses, and saltmarshes absorb up to 97% of wave energy, neutralizing its force and helping protect coastlines from storms. Preserving these natural coastal defenders is crucial. Thanks to the support of Plastic+ members and Greater Good Charities, a team recently helped restore Tampa Bay’s struggling shorelines, removing harmful debris like fishing lines and crab traps while rebuilding vital habitats. Click to join Plastic+ and help fund more projects like this.
Question for March 21,2026
What are ocean “upwelling zones” known for?
- Zones with the strongest tides
- Where coral grows fastest
- Warm, sinking water zones
- Nutrient-rich water that rises to the surface – correct answer
Upwelling zones are like the ocean’s natural fertilizer system. Cold, nutrient-rich water rises to the surface, feeding plankton and supporting some of the most productive marine ecosystems on Earth. Psst... an FTO best-seller is only $5 today with code SpringSavings.
Question for March 20,2026
Over 1 million solar systems have been installed across German __________.
Question for March 19,2026
What movie character inspired the nickname of a newly discovered deep-sea sponge found more than a mile beneath the Pacific Ocean?
- Yoda
- E.T. – correct answer
- Stitch
- WALL·E
The sponge’s tall stalk and two wide openings look uncannily like E.T.’s eyes. Scientists couldn’t resist the comparison, especially after spotting it in the aptly named “Forest of the Weird.”
Question for March 18,2026
What whale is nicknamed the “unicorn of the sea” for its long spiral tusk?
Question for March 17,2026
What sea creature has a body almost entirely of cartilage instead of bone?
- Shark – correct answer
- Tuna
- Whale
- Grouper
Sharks are built from cartilage, not bone, which makes them flexible and fast. It’s why they glide so effortlessly. Make an even bigger impact for the planet, play more trivia on Trivia to Give.
Question for March 16,2026
When the ocean turns up the heat, what surprising trick do clownfish pull off to keep cool?
- Build tiny reef fans
- Hide in colder shipwrecks
- Shrink their own bodies – correct answer
- Borrow sunscreen from sea turtles
During intense marine heatwaves, clownfish actually shrink in length—yes, shrink!—to save energy and oxygen. It’s not just a wardrobe issue… it’s a survival strategy! Nature, as always, has a wild sense of adaptability.

